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rolandcavanagh · 07-10-2018, 06:16

Or a constricted exhaust system. Might check it all the way back for an internally collapsed hose or animal nest. Best wishes.

jmurray109 · 11-10-2018, 17:49

So now I am really confused. The compression test showed, 410, 395 and 400. So what now. Is it the fuel systems, maybe the governor, or fuel pump. I checked everything else I can think of.

ontherocks83 · 11-10-2018, 18:11

Like Roland said it could be restricted exhaust flow. How old/how may hours are on your exhaust mixing elbow? If that is restricted from build up it could account for your problem. Other than exhaust restrictions I would be looking at fuel delivery.

Compass790 · 11-10-2018, 18:14

Good news compression is ok :- )Yes I'd suspect the fuel system now. Did you check that all the injectors were spraying according to manual description? Rare for injector pump to fail unless it's had lots of water or diesel snot go thru it. I'd check for any air leaks & the injectors spray pattern.

jmurray109 · 11-10-2018, 19:20

The exhausted elbow was replaced about 2 years ago and this the first thing I checked.

jmurray109 · 11-10-2018, 19:23

The mixing elbow and exhaust was the first thing checked and nothing found. The mixing elbow was replaced about 2 years ago and did not have any buildup inside.

**Wotname** · 11-10-2018, 19:59

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Originally Posted by jmurray109

So now I am really confused. The compression test showed, 410, 395 and 400. So what now. Is it the fuel systems, maybe the governor, or fuel pump. I checked everything else I can think of.

Now is the time to recheck every that you have already checked and ruled out

One sure way to eliminate many fuel items in one go is to set up clean jug of fuel, just a couple of quarts and gravity feed it direct to the injector pump.

Compass790 · 11-10-2018, 20:44

See A64 post# 3

Mike Banks · 12-10-2018, 17:26

Check the timing. Check the Fuel. Check the exhaust. Check the air supply. Change any blocked filters in air and fuel. That is pretty much it. If the engine has a LOT of hours on the clock--check the pump and injectors for wear.

Oh--and check that your throttle setting actually works and that it does open the pump when you advance it.

jmurray109 · 06-11-2018, 20:24

So hopeful some good news. Removed the injection pump and had it tested. The middle injector pump had an issue. They tested before the rebuild. Hopefully will have the pump back next week and get it installed. Keeping my fingers crossed. Sorry for the delay but been busy at work. Once again thanks to everyone for you help.

Compass790 · 06-11-2018, 20:30

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Originally Posted by jmurray109

So hopeful some good news. Removed the injection pump and had it tested. The middle injector pump had an issue. They tested before the rebuild. Hopefully will have the pump back next week and get it installed. Keeping my fingers crossed. Sorry for the delay but been busy at work. Once again thanks to everyone for you help.

Yea good luck that that is yr smokn gun.

**Wotname** · 07-11-2018, 02:21

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Originally Posted by jmurray109

So hopeful some good news. Removed the injection pump and had it tested. The middle injector pump had an issue. They tested before the rebuild. Hopefully will have the pump back next week and get it installed. Keeping my fingers crossed. Sorry for the delay but been busy at work. Once again thanks to everyone for you help.

Yes, sounds like good news and matches what you first observed back in post #1. Middle cylinder (#2) not firing properly. Well done for finally tracking it down!

jmurray109 · 15-11-2018, 19:57

installed rebuild fuel pump and still no change and out of ideals. Could be just a tired motor and time for rebuild.

Q Xopa · 17-11-2018, 16:11

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Originally Posted by jmurray109

installed rebuild fuel pump and still no change and out of ideals. Could be just a tired motor and time for rebuild.

Dont give up.
The positives are that you have eliminated many things it ISNT.

So now keep on working down the list of possibles.

It really can only be 2 things.

1. Engine is not making enough power, or

2. The prop you are trying to drive is too big.

Try the easiest, or most likely things first.

You are chasing Engine power at the moment. You said the middle cyl didnt seem to be firing right. Is that better now with your rebuilt pump?

You can check if one cyl has less power than the others by cracking indivdual injector supply unions. If a cyl is not making power the engine will not decrease RPMs or tone when you crack that injector. Be carefull doing this as it is a high pressure squirt of diesel that comes out. You dont want it injected in your blood stream or eye etc. It can easily pierce skin. If you are not confident get a mechanic.

Of course it could also be something that is common to all cyls - exhaust elbow, fuel filter, air filter etc.

If the engine all checks out you might need to delve deeper into the prop. I dont think you positively eliminated that yet.

Good luck.